Ohio State has put head coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave. This comes following a report from college football writer Brett McMurphy that Meyer had knowledge of domestic abuse allegations against former Buckeyes wide receivers coach Zach Smith. The statement reads as follows:

"The university is conducting an investigation into these allegations. During the inquiry, Urban Meyer will be on paid administrative leave. Ryan Day will serve as acting head football coach during the investigation. We are focused on supporting our players and on getting to the truth as expeditiously as possible."